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Perdue, Bev. Press Release, 2011-11-10, Belated Diplomas Presented to Veterans Who Left School to Serve in World War Ii, Korea and Vietnam

BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
GOVERNOR
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
20301 MAIL SERVICE CENTER • RALEIGH, NC 27699-0301
November 10, 2011
Contact: Chris Mackey
Office: (919) 733-5612
Belated Diplomas Presented to Veterans Who Left School to Serve in World War II, Korea and Vietnam
RALEIGH – During America’s involvement in World War II, the Korean conflict and Vietnam, hundreds of North Carolina students made the decision to leave school and follow their sense of duty to the battlefield. For a variety of reasons, many who returned were unable to complete their high school studies and never received a diploma.
“The sacrifice our veterans made to protect our freedoms was enormous, and we owe them a debt of gratitude,” Gov. Bev Perdue said. “Through Operation: Recognition, we are proud to provide the high school diploma that military service prevented them from receiving with classmates.”
The N.C. Division of Veterans Affairs (NCDVA). in collaboration with the State Board of Education and local education agencies, processes applications for Operation: Recognition. The state initiative has put special diplomas in the hands of more than 430 eligible service members since 2001.
While certificates are made available throughout the year, about 11 veterans – including one who is 90 years old – will receive honorary diplomas in a special Veterans Day celebration at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Airborne & Special Operations Museum, located at 100 Bragg Blvd., Fayetteville. The program is organized by Cumberland County Schools with support of the local NCDVA District Service Office.
“Our District Officers work hard to make sure North Carolina veterans know about this opportunity,” said Tim Wipperman, NCDVA Director. “We can’t go back in time and have them graduate with their class, but it is important to recognize the sacrifices they made to serve their country in a time of need.”

BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
GOVERNOR
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
20301 MAIL SERVICE CENTER • RALEIGH, NC 27699-0301
November 10, 2011
Contact: Chris Mackey
Office: (919) 733-5612
Belated Diplomas Presented to Veterans Who Left School to Serve in World War II, Korea and Vietnam
RALEIGH – During America’s involvement in World War II, the Korean conflict and Vietnam, hundreds of North Carolina students made the decision to leave school and follow their sense of duty to the battlefield. For a variety of reasons, many who returned were unable to complete their high school studies and never received a diploma.
“The sacrifice our veterans made to protect our freedoms was enormous, and we owe them a debt of gratitude,” Gov. Bev Perdue said. “Through Operation: Recognition, we are proud to provide the high school diploma that military service prevented them from receiving with classmates.”
The N.C. Division of Veterans Affairs (NCDVA). in collaboration with the State Board of Education and local education agencies, processes applications for Operation: Recognition. The state initiative has put special diplomas in the hands of more than 430 eligible service members since 2001.
While certificates are made available throughout the year, about 11 veterans – including one who is 90 years old – will receive honorary diplomas in a special Veterans Day celebration at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Airborne & Special Operations Museum, located at 100 Bragg Blvd., Fayetteville. The program is organized by Cumberland County Schools with support of the local NCDVA District Service Office.
“Our District Officers work hard to make sure North Carolina veterans know about this opportunity,” said Tim Wipperman, NCDVA Director. “We can’t go back in time and have them graduate with their class, but it is important to recognize the sacrifices they made to serve their country in a time of need.”